VALIRX PLC

(“ValiRx”, the “Company” or the “Group”)

Proposed Board Change

London, UK., 27 May 2020: ValiRx Plc (AIM: VAL), the clinical stage biotechnology company announces that subject to the completion of the satisfactory background checks, it intends to appoint Dr Kevin Cox as a director of the Company in the position as Non-executive Chairman.

Kevin has over 25 years’ experience in the life science industry, covering a wide range of sectors such as biomanufacturing, anti-infectives development, biomedical imaging, pathology, and clinical pharmacology. Serving as CEO of high growth biotechnology businesses, he has extensive experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A, financing and joint ventures.

Kevin has a background in improving translational science, Kevin has developed strong links to government, funding bodies and academia, and has contributed to a number of public sector advisory committees. Kevin currently has non-executive roles with Biorelate Limited, Syndermix SA and the British Neuroscience Association, and is Chief Executive Officer at Biotaspheric Limited.

A further announcement will made in due course.

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About ValiRx

ValiRx is a biotechnology oncology focused company specialising in developing novel treatments for cancer and associated biomarkers. It aims to make a significant contribution in “precision” medicine and science, namely to engineer a breakthrough into human health and well-being, through the early detection of cancer and its therapeutic intervention.

The Company’s business model focuses on out-licensing therapeutic candidates early in the development process. By aiming for early-stage value creation, the company reduces risk considerably while increasing the potential for realising value. The group is already in licensing discussions with major players in the oncology field.

ValiRx’s two classes of drugs in development, which each have the potential for meeting hitherto unmet medical needs by existing methods, have worldwide patent filings and agreed commercial rights.   They originate or derive from World class institutions, such as Cancer Research UK and Imperial College. 

Until recently, cancer treatments relied on non-specific agents, such as chemotherapy.  With the development of target-based agents, primed to attack cancer cells only, less toxic and more effective treatments are now possible. New drugs in this group-such as those in ValiRx’s pipeline-promise to greatly improve outcomes for cancer patients.

The Company listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange in October 2006 and trades under the ticker symbol: VAL.